Residential utility rate per KwH in south atlantic states
This op ed was originally published in FitsNews. At Palmetto Promise Institute, we believe the best solutions don’t come from Washington — they come from communities. That’s why we were alarmed to see the U.S. House propose a steep tax hike on private foundations, raising the current 1.39% excise tax on investment income to as
Rating South Carolina: Pensions, Elections, & Roads. Oh my!
At Palmetto Promise Institute, we are big on ratings and rankings. If done properly, a grade or score in a policy area can help a state know where it stands on freedom issues and how efficiently and effectively that state spends taxpayer dollars. Comparisons to neighboring states can be particularly useful. Trusted national organizations produce
Raising the SALT Cap in the OBBB: A Blue State Bailout?
President Donald Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, but its long-term implications are far from settled. The bill ties together a wide range of policy issues: reform of SNAP benefits, Medicaid, tax-free tips, tax-free overtime pay, and notably, a raise of the State And Local Tax (SALT)
Promoting Public Policy that Helps South Carolinians Flourish